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Fresh produce in Algonquin

Thursdays in Algonquin mean it's time for fresh fruit and vegetables. The Downtown Algonquin Partnership Merchant's Association is holding its annual farmers market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 2 in the parking lot on South Harrison Street, in the village's Old Town district. Call (847) 458-9779.

District to repair chillers

Huntley Unit District 158 will repair the chillers at Conley and Mackaben elementary schools. The chillers, which keep the buildings cool during warm months, broke when water in the machines froze during the winter. The district said in May the machines would be replaced, but the district's insurer said it will only cover repairs for both units. It will cost about $88,000 to repair both the chillers. The district's insurer, Gallagher Bassett Services, will pay for the repairs. The district will pay a $1,000 deductible for each unit. It would have cost almost $300,000 to replace both units. It is not clear how the chillers broke. The district now locks and tags the machines to prevent any unauthorized people from tampering with them.

ECC nursing admission exams

Elgin Community College's professional nursing program will hold admission exams at 10 a.m. July 24 in Room 183 of the Health and Business Technology Building on the college's main campus, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Sponsored by the National League for Nursing, the exams take about four hours. The exam is a prerequisite for admission into the program and is an opportunity for entry into the spring or fall 2009 classes. Registration is required and can be done by visiting www.nlnonlinetesting.org/pax. The registration deadline is Monday, July 21. Cost per exam is $85. Call (847) 214-7219.